Deputy Finance Director

About the role

The City of Manassas Park is seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and solutions-oriented professional to serve as its Deputy Finance Director. This position provides day-to-day leadership for core financial operations and helps ensure the City’s financial records, controls, reporting, and processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the City’s financial operations, supporting both near-term priorities and longer-range planning goals.
• Safeguards compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including GAAP, GASB standards, IRS requirements, and other relevant accounting and reporting guidance.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents financial reports, schedules, and decision-support materials for executive leadership, the Governing Body, and other stakeholders.
• Identifies and addresses financial, operational, and compliance risks by strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and recommending practical mitigation strategies that support fiscal stability and alignment with City policies.
• Develops, refines, and maintains financial policies and procedures in collaboration with leadership and departments; support implementation through clear communication, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains oversight of month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversees audit preparation and coordination, including managing PBC requests, supporting schedules, and response to auditor inquiries; supports preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Monitors and strengthens cash flow management by monitoring cash position, identifying timing issues, coordinating with revenue offices, and strengthening cash forecasting practices.
• Supervises and supports Finance staff by planning work, assigning projects, reviewing work products, coaching, and supporting staff development.
• Supports debt administration, compliance, and ongoing analysis, including maintaining debt schedules, evaluating structure and affordability, and developing recommendations related to refinancing or early payoff opportunities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

All positions at the City of Manassas Park require a customer service mindset, in accordance with the Customer Service-related focus of the City.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, public finance, or a closely related field. Including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience or a management role.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards and the application of internal controls.
• Preferred qualifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Master’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field, and experience with Tyler Technologies ERP solutions (e.g., Munis and/or Tyler Enterprise ERP).

Special Requirements

• A cover letter and resume are required with the application.
• The City of Manassas Park will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• The position requires the ability to sit/stand for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to City facilities/meetings may be required.

Pay

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 (DOQ)

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contact

If you are interested in becoming a member of our team, you must complete an application form and submit it to the City of Manassas Park, Human Resources Department, 100 Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park, VA 20111, or fax/email: 703-335-1405 / humanresources@manassasparkva.gov

First Submission Review

April 17, 2026

City of Manassas Park Commitment

The City of Manassas Park is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.